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  • January 22, 2014

Tumble dryer fire warning to business owners

Fire safety officers are urging businesses that use tumble dryers to follow safety advice to prevent fires. Businesses such as care homes, hairdressers, cafes, bars and restaurants that wash and dry towels and tea towels on site are at risk from fires involving tumble dryers according to Cheshire Fire and…
  • January 22, 2014

Macclesfield take away owner sentenced for fire safety failings

A Macclesfield take-away owner has been given a 6 month suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to breaches in fire safety. Mr Nazam Ali, 31, who owns Cheshire Fast Foods on Mill Street in Macclesfield, appeared before Warrington Crown Court on Friday, January 10 after pleading guilty to nine counts…
  • January 20, 2014

Landlords fined for health & safety negligence

Two landlords have been fined for failing to protect their tenants' health and safety. Mohammed Al Amin and Mohammad Sarwar were both found guilty by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council of not heeding instructions to improve fire safety, heating and insulation measures in their properties. Mr Al Amin, former owner of…
  • January 14, 2014

Liverpool train stations evacuated due to fire

Train passengers were evacuated from three Liverpool underground stations yesterday (January 13th) due to a fire. The fire originated inside a ceramic pot at Liverpool Central station. Smoke could be seen coming down the Wirral line, but the blaze remained contained to the pot, according to the Liverpool Echo. Ceramic…
  • January 14, 2014

Chimney fire at a Chester pub

Firefighters were called to a report of a chimney fire at Ye Olde Kings Head on Lower Bridge Street in Chester. When they got there crews managed to extinguish the fire from the grate. Chimney Fire Safety Advice
  • November 22, 2013

Wirral Fire take Stick’n’Step 50/50 challenge

Merseyside charity SticknStep have set businesses the 50/50 challenge. They are giving £50 to 50 businesses to see how creative or entrepenearal they can be with their investment. Wirral Fire has stepped up to the challenge and welcome any ideas or inspiration for helping SticknStep reach their goal of raising…

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